Lean Six Sigma Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lean Six Sigma Project Manager to lead high-impact, cross-functional process improvement initiatives across the region.

This role is a key contributor to advancing operational excellence, delivering measurable business outcomes, and reinforcing a strong, listening-driven culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Lean Six Sigma projects from initiation through sustainment, ensuring alignment with regional and enterprise strategic priorities.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and customer outcomes.
• Identify, design, and define new or re-engineered processes that leverage automation, digital solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities to reduce waste, improve consistency, and support scalability.
• Partner closely with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and develop clear problem statements, success metrics, and benefit targets.
• Drive change management and adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, influence without authority, and clear communication.
• Track, validate, and communicate project outcomes, including financial and non-financial benefits.
• Support capability building by coaching project teams and, as appropriate, mentoring Green Belt and Yellow Belt practitioners.
• Collaborate with the Six Sigma Region Leader to prioritize initiatives, manage the project pipeline, and support regional operational excellence objectives.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements across multiple functions (e.g., operations, quality, supply chain, finance, customer experience).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Prominent ability to operate effectively in a remote, matrixed environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience designing or implementing automated, digitally enabled, or AI-supported processes as part of continuous improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in large, multi-site or regional organizations.
• Familiarity with change management principles and senior-level stakeholder engagement.
• Strong financial acumen, including benefit validation and ROI tracking.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar platforms).

Key Competencies

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Strong facilitation and influencing capabilities.
• Results-driven mindset with disciplined execution.
• Innovative, forward-thinking approach to process design.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hand.